While you may be getting ready for Oscars parties and voting in our Oscar Predictions Sweepstakes, there is another exciting awards show to tune into this weekend especially if you’re an indie film fan. The Independent Spirit Awards honor the year’s best achievements in independent film and bring together the top talent from independent film and Hollywood.

Currently in its 28th year, the awards show is known for being original and outrageous. The 2013 ceremony is hosted by comedian Andy Samberg in true California style in a beachfront tent in Santa Monica. Actors Salma Hayek and Jeremy Renner are serving as honorary Co-Chairs of the event.

These stars are presenting awards for Best Feature, Best First Feature, Best Feature Made for Under $500,000 and many more. The nominees for Best Feature have some overlap with the Oscars including nominations forBeasts Of The Southern Wild and Silver Linings Playbook. Moonrise KingdomandSilver Linings Playbookboth earned the most Indie Spirit nominations, with five each.

(The 19th annual Someone to Watch Award recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.)Pincus, David Fenster (director)Gimme the Loot, Adam Leon (director)Electrick Children, Rebecca Thomas (director)

STELLA ARTOIS TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD

(The 18th annual Truer Than Fiction Award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.)Leviathan, Lucien Castaing-Taylor and Véréna Paravel (directors)The Waiting Room, Peter Nicks (director)Only the Young, Jason Tippet & Elizabeth Mims (directors)

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